Canon 7D MII vs Olympus E-5

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon 7D MII versus Olympus E-5, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 7D MII (20MP) and E-5 (12MP) and the 7D MII (APS-C) and E-5 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The 7D MII was introduced 3 years after the E-5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 7D MII grades vs the E-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 7D Mark II & Olympus E-5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 7D MII Gallery & Olympus E-5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 7D MII has got physical dimensions of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) while the Olympus E-5 has proportions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 7D MII versus the E-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7D MII and E-5 is 55 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7D MII and E-5.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 7D MII using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 7D MII will produce more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger 7D MII is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.